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Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid inflation rate higher than 2% target

U.S. News // 53 minutes ago

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid inflation rate higher than 2% target

May 1 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve Wednesday voted to keep interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations as inflation remains above the central bank's 2% threshold.

United Methodist Church ends ban on gay clergy

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

United Methodist Church ends ban on gay clergy

Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to force vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to force vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson

Pittsburgh man gets 14 years for possession of deepfake child abuse images

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

Pittsburgh man gets 14 years for possession of deepfake child abuse images

2024 hurricane names range from Alberto to William and even more if needed

U.S. News // 1 hour ago

2024 hurricane names range from Alberto to William and even more if needed

With a super-charged Atlantic hurricane season in the forecast, it is possible that every name on the list of storms will be used this year -- and then some.

Tesla lays off hundreds of employees on electric vehicle charger team

U.S. News // 2 hours ago

Tesla lays off hundreds of employees on electric vehicle charger team

May 1 (UPI) -- In a surprise move, Tesla laid off scores of employees on Tuesday leading to the electric vehicle charging business, putting the future of the country's ability to have a robust EV charging network in doubt.

Britain begins detaining migrants to be relocated to Rwanda

World News // 2 hours ago

Britain begins detaining migrants to be relocated to Rwanda

May 1 (UPI) -- Britain's Home Office said Wednesday it has launched the first efforts to detain migrants for relocation to Rwanda.

Harvey Weinstein faces New York hearing on possible rape retrial

U.S. News // 3 hours ago

Harvey Weinstein faces New York hearing on possible rape retrial

May 1 (UPI) -- Harvey Weinstein was set to appear in a New York court hearing Wednesday after his rape conviction in the state was overturned by an Appeals Court.

Hot summer expected to bring above-average temperatures to U.S.

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

Hot summer expected to bring above-average temperatures to U.S.

Air conditioners will have their work cut out for them this summer as AccuWeather meteorologists say it is looking like a hot season for most areas of the United States.

Prosecutors say teen charged in Sydney church stabbing plotted attack on Jewish community

World News // 4 hours ago

Prosecutors say teen charged in Sydney church stabbing plotted attack on Jewish community

May 1 (UPI) -- Australian prosecutors argued on Wednesday that a 15-year-old involved in a stabbing at a Sydney court wanted to attack Jewish community members but his attorney said his talk was nothing more than boasting.

ADP: U.S. added 192,000 new private sector jobs in April

U.S. News // 4 hours ago

ADP: U.S. added 192,000 new private sector jobs in April

May 1 (UPI) -- The United States added 192,000 private sector jobs in April, according to a Wednesday report from payroll company ADP.

6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida; South Dakotans put access on ballot

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida; South Dakotans put access on ballot

May 1 (UPI) -- Florida's six-week abortion ban has taken effect Wednesday after being signed into law a year ago. Meanwhile abortion advocates are submitting 60,000 signatures to put access on the ballot in November.

Education Department announces $6.1B in debt relief for Art Institutes students

U.S. News // 6 hours ago

Education Department announces $6.1B in debt relief for Art Institutes students

May 1 (UPI) -- The Education Department on Wednesday announced student loan debt forgiveness for borrowers who attended The Art Institutes.

Georgian authorities beat back protesters opposing 'foreign agent' law

World News // 8 hours ago

Georgian authorities beat back protesters opposing 'foreign agent' law

May 1 (UPI) -- Georgian authorities used tear gas and water cannons to beat back pro-European Union protesters in the capital Tbilisi on Tuesday night who decried a proposed "foreign agent" law similar to one used in Russia.

U.S. determined to secure Israel-Hamas cease-fire, Antony Blinken says in Tel Aviv

World News // 9 hours ago

U.S. determined to secure Israel-Hamas cease-fire, Antony Blinken says in Tel Aviv

May 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Israel on Wednesday that the Biden administration is determined to secure a cease-fire in Gaza that includes the release of Israeli hostages.

UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment 'unlawful,' says school as it moves to disband protest

U.S. News // 11 hours ago

UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment 'unlawful,' says school as it moves to disband protest

May 1 (UPI) -- The University of California, Los Angeles, has informed pro-Palestinian protesters that their encampment is "unlawful" and violates school policies as it moves to disband the demonstration.

On This Day: Rev. Jackson-Milosevic talk liberates U.S. soldiers

Top News // 12 hours ago

On This Day: Rev. Jackson-Milosevic talk liberates U.S. soldiers

May 1 (UPI) -- On May 1, 1999, a meeting between the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic led to the release of three U.S. soldiers captured a month earlier by Serbian troops.

Britain sanctions 3 Ugandan politicians on accusations of corruption

World News // 12 hours ago

Britain sanctions 3 Ugandan politicians on accusations of corruption

May 1 (UPI) -- Britain has blacklisted three Ugandan politicians, including its Parliament speaker, on accusations of stealing from the poor communities they serve.

NYPD enters Columbia University, arrests dozens of protesters inside Hamilton Hall

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

NYPD enters Columbia University, arrests dozens of protesters inside Hamilton Hall

April 30 (UPI) -- Hundreds of New York Police Department officers wearing riot gear swarmed Columbia University's campus Tuesday night and entered Hamilton Hall where they cleared the building and arrested dozens of protesters.

World Court rejects Nicaragua's bid to halt German military exports to Israel

World News // 14 hours ago

World Court rejects Nicaragua's bid to halt German military exports to Israel

May 1 (UPI) -- The World Court on Tuesday handed Germany a partial victory, rejecting an effort by Nicaragua to halt military exports from the European nation to Israel, though it would not throw out the case entirely.

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